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AVP - Automation Head (Ste Job/ 22)

For Our Client, An Established Data Center Operator In Apac
20 - 25 Years
Full Time
Up to 90 Days
Up to 70 LPA
1 Position(s)
Mumbai
Posted 9 Days Ago

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Job Description

The Assistant Vice President of Data Center Automation is a senior leadership role responsible for driving the automation, optimization, and security of data center operations. This position oversees Building Management System (BMS) operations, and OSS/BSS (Operational Support Systems/Business Support Systems) functions, ensuring seamless integration, efficiency, and resilience across all systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, strategic vision, and proven experience in managing large-scale data center and telecom/IT service environments.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. System Architecture & Design - Must

  • Define and document the overall control architecture, including:
    • PLC/DDC network hierarchy and supervisory levels.
    • OT LAN segmentation, VLAN design, and IP plan.
    • Redundancy and failover logic for automation systems.
  • Develop IO lists, control philosophy documents and functional design specifications (FDS).
  • Coordinate between MEP consultants, controls contractors, and operations to align automation design.

2. Control System Development - Must

  • Author control sequence logic for:
    • Power systems: Need to have good understanding of the capacity framework and working design of UPS, LV/MV switchgear, gensets, fuel systems, PDUs 
    • Cooling systems: Need to have good understanding of the capacity framework and working design of chillers, CRAHs, pumps, valves, cooling towers, heat exchangers.
  • Configure and validate PLCs, DDCs, and SCADA servers (Schneider / Siemens / Rockwell / Honeywell).
  • Standardize data points and naming conventions across all systems.
  • Implement interoperability via BACnet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, OPC-UA, and MQTT brokers for telemetry aggregation.

Technical Scope of Work

1. System Architecture & Design - Must

  • Define and document the overall control architecture, including:
    • PLC/DDC network hierarchy and supervisory levels.
    • OT LAN segmentation, VLAN design, and IP plan.
    • Redundancy and failover logic for automation systems.
  • Develop IO lists, control philosophy documents and functional design specifications (FDS).
  • Coordinate between MEP consultants, controls contractors, and operations to align automation design.

2. Control System Development - Must

  • Author control sequence logic for:
    • Power systems: Need to have good understanding of the capacity framework and working design of UPS, LV/MV switchgear, gensets, fuel systems, PDUs 
    • Cooling systems: Need to have good understanding of the capacity framework and working design of chillers, CRAHs, pumps, valves, cooling towers, heat exchangers.
  • Configure and validate PLCs, DDCs, and SCADA servers (Schneider / Siemens / Rockwell / Honeywell).
  • Standardize data points and naming conventions across all systems.
  • Implement interoperability via BACnet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, OPC-UA, and MQTT brokers for telemetry aggregation.

3. Commissioning & Validation - Must

  • Develop FAT/SAT scripts for validation of control logic, redundancy, and failover scenarios.
  • Execute alarm and trend validation to ensure full functional coverage.
  • Oversee integration testing with DCIM, AIops, or energy optimization platforms.

4. OT & Cybersecurity Governance - Great to Have

  • Define the OT framework for automation systems, including:
    • Network segregation between IT and OT.
    • Firewall and DMZ policy enforcement.
    • Patch management and backup strategy for controllers and servers.
  • Align systems to IEC 62443 or equivalent cybersecurity compliance framework.
  • Maintain system access logs, firmware inventories, and security posture reports.

5. Operations Enablement - Must 

  • Create O&M procedures for BMS / SCADA systems including:
    • Change management and version control.
    • Alarm rationalization and escalation protocols.
    • Data historian configuration and retention policies.
  • Develop automation analytics dashboards to track PUE, thermal KPIs, and predictive maintenance metrics.

6. Continuous Optimization - Must 

  • Collaborate with design and operations teams to:
    • Tune PID loops and optimize control setpoints.
    • Integrate AI models for predictive control.
    • Support digital twin deployment and data validation.

Deliverables

  • Control Philosophy Document (CPD)
  • Functional Design Specification (FDS)
  • Control System Architecture & Network Diagram
  • FAT/SAT Test Protocols & Reports
  • OT Security Policy for Automation Systems
  • Standardized Tag List & Alarm Database

Preferred Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent practical experience, Mechanical, Electrical or Controls degree preferred.
  • Excellent understanding of industry-standard electrical and mechanical systems used in data centers, as well as controls/monitoring systems.
  • Experience of 15 + years in designing, configuring, programming, installing, troubleshooting, or servicing HVAC Controls and Electrical SCADA systems application specific controllers, Building Management System (BMS) Controls software and networks.
  • Develop and modify controls logic programming and graphical user interfaces.
  • Manage multiple stakeholder deliverables, requirements and navigate challenging situations.
  • Project coordination experience with multiple teams or vendors to meet project requirements for data centers.
  • TCP/IP, MQTT, BACnet and/or MODBUS communication protocol experience.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software